1 Village Counseling Center Robert Edelman, Ed.S., LMHC (352)

Sexual Abuse Prevention & Treatment (SAPT) Program Mission: To reduce the incidence of sexual abuse on children through community prevention, education and specialized treatment services

3 SAPT Program Description Specializing in the treatment of child and adolescent victims and families impacted by sexual abuse and with children exhibiting sexualized behaviors. Specializing in the treatment of child and adolescent victims and families impacted by sexual abuse and with children exhibiting sexualized behaviors. Child-focused/family-centered program that uses group, individual, and family therapy in a combination uniquely tailored to the individual needs of each child and family. Child-focused/family-centered program that uses group, individual, and family therapy in a combination uniquely tailored to the individual needs of each child and family. Treatment focuses on working collaboratively with the child and family's existing strengths and support so as to resolve the trauma, restore normal development, eliminate abusive behaviors and prevent the recurrence of sexual trauma. Treatment focuses on working collaboratively with the child and family's existing strengths and support so as to resolve the trauma, restore normal development, eliminate abusive behaviors and prevent the recurrence of sexual trauma.

4 Client Populations Sexually Acting Out Children Children Who Molest Adolescents Who Sexually Offend

5 Program Goals 1. Reduce the risk for sexual acting out behaviors 2. Support children remaining at home or the least restrictive setting possible, and with therapy and safety plans in place 3. Coordinate services between multiple providers for effective communication

6 Program Goals 4. Educate and support the family and/or caregivers on child sexual abuse, signs and symptoms and parenting a child who acts out sexually 5. Promote identification and early intervention for sexually inappropriate behaviors

7 Typical Client 6-10 years old 6-10 years old Male (65%), Female (35%) Male (65%), Female (35%) Dual Diagnosis with PTSD Dual Diagnosis with PTSD Developmentally delayed Developmentally delayed Foster care or relative placement Foster care or relative placement From extremely rigid or chaotic homes From extremely rigid or chaotic homes Victim of sexual abuse (80%) Victim of sexual abuse (80%) Multigenerational sexual abuse Multigenerational sexual abuse

8 Resilience Determines the way clients react to and deal with stress (e.g., PTSD) Determines the way clients react to and deal with stress (e.g., PTSD) Measure of treatment outcome for clients with PTSD (Connor-Davidson, 2006) Measure of treatment outcome for clients with PTSD (Connor-Davidson, 2006) Can be improved over time Can be improved over time Improved resilience = more favorable treatment outcome Improved resilience = more favorable treatment outcome Greater improvements corresponds to greater degrees of clinical global improvements Greater improvements corresponds to greater degrees of clinical global improvements

9 Resiliency Mandela 1. Insight 2. Independence 3. Relationships 4. Initiative 5. Humor 6. Creativity 7. Morality Clusters of strength that clients are taught to mobilize in the struggle with hardship. “HIM I CRI”

10 Resiliency Mandela Wolin & Wolin

11 VCC Recovery Model A model based on utilizing a client’s natural resiliency (R) at all stages in the Recovery Process. A model based on utilizing a client’s natural resiliency (R) at all stages in the Recovery Process. Trauma Crisis/Coping Ability Crisis/Coping Ability Healing Process Healing Process Resolution Resolution Growth Growth

12 VCC Recovery Model R=Resiliency

13 Strengths of Resiliency & VCC Recovery Models Major focus is on Recovery Major focus is on Recovery Stresses Independence & Initiative Stresses Independence & Initiative Focuses on client & family Strengths Focuses on client & family Strengths Recovery is based on Continual Growth Recovery is based on Continual Growth Relationships & Attachments are critical Relationships & Attachments are critical R&R – mutual Respect & Responsibility are mandatory R&R – mutual Respect & Responsibility are mandatory Holistic Approach Holistic Approach

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